Global mobility giant KPIT opens Nordic operations in Gothenburg
Modern vehicles are often described as computers on wheels. Everything is controlled by software. It is therefore natural that the mobility software company KPIT opens a technology centre in Gothenburg, a global leader in sustainable mobility innovation. The aim is to scale to about 100 employees in one year.
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KPIT Technologies started in Pune, India, just over 30 years ago and is a leading organisation entirely focused on software-driven mobility. The software and systems development, validation and integration specialist has 13,000 employees globally and engineering centres in all major markets that are shaping this transformation. The new office at Lindholmen Innovation District will serve European OEMs and customers throughout the Nordic region, while benefitting from Gothenburg’s vibrant talent and innovation ecosystem.
The company acts as a partner in the development, validation and integration of software and systems for everything from electrification, digital cockpit, autonomous driving and bringing technology across entire vehicle architecture.
Wants to recruit local talent
“Sweden is a powerhouse of sustainable mobility innovation – with Gothenburg at its epicentre. Our presence here allows us to be physically closer to leading Swedish and European OEMs, enabling faster collaboration and deeper integration of our software capabilities,” says Sachin Tikekar, President & Joint MD, KPIT Technologies.
The newly inaugurated technology centre at Lindholmen plans to scale presence in Sweden significantly within a year, aiming at 100 employees with a majority being recruited locally. In the long term, they hope to be able to make a Swedish growth journey like the one the company has made in Germany. KPIT Technologies employs a couple of thousand people in Europe today.
“We are excited to work with local talent, harness Sweden's focus on technology and green transition, and co-develop solutions for challenges of mobility OEMs globally,” says Sachin Tikekar.
Strategically heavy supplier
The company has long-term partnerships with over twenty major vehicle manufacturers, including BMW, Renault and Honda, and is often deeply involved in developing new functionality.
“This is a strategically important investment for the region. The fact that KPIT Technologies is expanding here strengthens the capacity of our automotive cluster and confirms Gothenburg's importance as a global hotspot in software-defined mobility and transport. We know that the company sees great growth opportunities in Sweden. We warmly welcome their investment in Gothenburg,” says Patrik Andersson, CEO of Business Region Göteborg.
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